On Thur. Jan. 28, Waynesburg University hosted its first Food Truck Thursday. According to Dr. Shari Payne, vice president of enrollment, the event was a success. “We were thrilled how it went. We [sold] approximately $2,200 in presale for the vouchers, and know that the vouchers can be used all semester long, but the day … Continue reading
Video courtesy of WCTV, Micah Leith Last Wednesday, Waynesburg University hosted Wing Night, a Student Activities Board event held in Benedum Dining Hall. The event featured buffalo, garlic butter, and plain wings that were available to students with a meal plan. Students at the event gave the wings stellar reviews. “I think the garlic … Continue reading
The Waynesburg University Writing Center is hosting a virtual APA Style workshop Thursday, March 4. The event will be run by Waynesburg University student Sophie Kipe. The Writing Center is open, but due to COVID is now virtual. “Stephanie Wielkopolan and I have been having some meetings about how to create outreach to the students,” … Continue reading
For the fifth year in a row, Waynesburg University’s Public Relations Student Society of America chapter won PRSSA chapter of the year in the PRSA Pittsburgh Renaissance Awards. Pittsburgh Public Relations Society of America, Waynesburg University’s parent chapter, hosts the awards every year, according to PRSA Pittsburgh’s website. The awards honor local individuals and groups … Continue reading
In two months, Waynesburg University’s 2021 graduating class will take center stage for Commencement. “Pomp and Circumstance” will play, and one by one the students will receive their diplomas. As announced in a University-wide email from Waynesburg University’s President Douglas Lee, the tentative date for this year’s Commencement weekend is Saturday, May 1, and Sunday, … Continue reading
Upper Room opened the chapel for in-person attendance Feb. 14. Students are required to wear face masks and sit individually. Although the team hopes that the number of students allowed to attend will increase to 75-100 students, only 50 are allowed to attend. To help mitigate the spread of COVID-19, no Bibles or service pamphlets … Continue reading
Student Senate votes not to pass budget for spring semester The Student Senate voted to go this semester without a budget. In their first meeting of the spring semester, the Senate discussed the proposed budget for this semester, which will end in a monetary value of zero. Led by student senate president Luke Diel, the … Continue reading
Waynesburg University has recently offered air purifiers to any student living in a traditional dorm or on-campus house who would like one. The University’s Emergency Task Force, a panel of individuals that review the best practices for the campus regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, decided to invest in air purifiers in order to help with the … Continue reading
This semester, undergraduate students at Waynesburg University have the opportunity to receive a grant from the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund II. According to an email circulated to students by Dr. Shari Payne, vice president of enrollment, students who are United States citizens and non-citizen students that are otherwise eligible for federal aid are able … Continue reading
On Fri., Feb. 12, the Waynesburg University Fine Arts Department hosted a virtual conversation as part of their Performing Artist Series, discussing the history and soul of American music and how it was influenced by Black culture. This virtual conversation comes with many more for Black History Month. Speaking at the virtual event was Joshua … Continue reading
